Desire Under The Elms by Eugene O'Neill

Desire Under The Elms

Eugene O'Neill with Patricia Robinson Jordan (Contributor)

58 pages first pub 1924 (editions)

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Eben Cabot's future seemed assured when his mother, on her deathbed, secured her husband Ephraim's word that he would leave his fortune to her son. Ephraim gave his word, but the promise came at a price. Two sons from a previous marriage were cut ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 131 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
dark 80%
emotional 80%
reflective 60%
challenging 40%
tense 40%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.49

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